January 8, 2026

NHRC Issues Notice to Gujarat Govt Over Typhoid Surge in Gandhinagar Due to Contaminated Water

NHRC has asked Gujarat government for a report after 70 typhoid cases emerged in Gandhinagar. The outbreak is linked to leaks in the new water supply system mixing sewage with drinking water.

January 8, 2026

US Suspends Aid to Somalia Over Alleged Illegal Seizure of Food Aid

The US has stopped all aid to Somalia, accusing officials of seizing 76 tonnes of World Food Programme food. This move hits amid Somalia's worsening hunger crisis affecting 4.6 million people.

January 8, 2026

Jaundice Outbreak Sparks Student Protest at VIT Bhopal Over Water Safety and Campus Care

Over 3,000 VIT Bhopal students protested after at least 33 fell ill with jaundice linked to contaminated water. Eight to nine new cases emerge weekly, raising safety fears.

January 8, 2026

Nagole Driving Test Candidates Trained in CPR, First Aid in Road Safety Push

At Nagole, hundreds awaiting driving tests received surprise CPR and first aid training. The move, part of National Road Safety Month, aims to save lives amid rising road accident deaths in Telangana.

January 8, 2026

Telangana Sets New Organ Donation Record with 205 Deceased Donors in 2025

Telangana hit a new high with 205 deceased organ donors in 2025, maintaining over 5 donations per million. Private hospitals led the effort, while 763 organs gave hundreds a second chance at life.